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to domesticate
01
to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation
Transitive: to domesticate a wild animal or plant
Examples
Farmers have domesticated pigs, selecting traits for docility and suitability for farming.
Ancient civilizations domesticated plants like wheat and rice, transforming them into staple crops for agriculture.
02
to encourage someone to enjoy and become skilled in managing household responsibilities and activities
Transitive: to domesticate sb
Examples
She tried to domesticate her partner by teaching him how to cook and clean.
Marriage seemed to domesticate him, as he started spending weekends gardening.
03
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
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